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I have been using ambien 5 mg occasionally for some time but don't get a full night sleep with it. because i haven't been sleeping well, i increase it to 10mg but that didn't help much. what can i do or take to get a full night sleep of 8 to 9 hrs per nig
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Stop the Ambien (zolpidem): and use melatonin capsules at a dose of 1-5 mg at bedtime. I suggest starting with 1mg and adding 1mg/week to a max of 5mg.
Answered 4/13/2016
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